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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.26, 22,619.96 and 8,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.26, 22,619.96 and 8,939.26 is: 12,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.26 : 22,619.96 = 8,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.26/22,619.96 = 8,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.26x = 22,619.96 × 8,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.26x = 202,205,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,205,703.63/16,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.19

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